Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Aerospace Controls LLC in Valencia, California invites motivated Mechanical Engineering students to apply for the Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) role. This full-time, 12-week internship runs May–August 2027, offering hands‑on experience in design, analysis, testing, and documentation for aerospace products.

Interns work with CAD tools, analyze materials, and contribute to composites, metals, heaters, acoustics, and aerodynamics projects while collaborating with senior engineers and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and in good standing.
• Junior and Senior students preferred.
• US citizen or US permanent resident due to export regulations.
• 40 hours per week (12 week internship)

Responsibilities

• Research, design, analysis, testing, and documentation for products such as composites, metals, elastomerics, electric heaters, acoustics, and aerodynamics.

Skills

CAD design

MS Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia v5/v6

ANSYS/NASTRAN

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Valencia, California

Major: Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Technology (Junior or Senior is preferred)

Academic Schedule: May – August 2027 (full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 week internship)

About the experience

ITT Aerospace Controls offers a best-in-class internship experience designed to immerse students in the aerospace industry. As a Manufacturing & Test Engineer Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technologies and real‑world projects that contribute to the innovation of fluid motion control and environmental control system solutions used in aerospace applications.Interns work closely with experienced engineers and industry experts, gaining valuable insights into engineering processes, product development, and problem‑solving strategies. With access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and mentorship from leading professionals, this internship is an ideal launchpad for students passionate about making an impact in the aerospace and defense market.

Responsibilities

This position will involve research, design, analysis, testing, and documentation for products such as composites, metals, elastomerics, electric heaters, acoustics, and aerodynamics.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and in good standingJunior and Senior students are preferredKnowledge/experience in CAD design, Word, Excel, and PowerPointMust be a US Citizen or US permanent resident due to export regulations40 hours per week (12 week internship)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks and/or Catia v5/v6
• Experience with FEA software, such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Design experience
• Testing experience
• Specific experience in the aerospace industry and knowledge of the processes employed is a plus